Type-tie



E. G. MAGNUS Oct. z3, 1934.

TYPE TIE Filed June 10, 1933 Patented Got. 23, 19354 UNITED STATES PATENT FFICE 1,977,800 TYPE-TIE Elmer G. Magnus, Chicago, Ill.

Application June 10, 1933, Serial No.-675,161

6 Claims.

This invention relates to type-ties and lhas special reference to devices for holding loose type together during removal from the galley to the chase or during storage.

More particularly, this invention relates to a type-tie comprising aiiexible metallic band of substantial width for embracing the periphery of a body of loose type under tension, one end of the band being permanently affixed to a plate adjacent the edge of the body and the free end being vadjustable therewith and aflixed to `the plate by an angular bend to prevent displacement of the loose type by the tension of the band.

It is the usual practice in setting type to Wrap a small cord or string around the type and tie the ends thereof together by hand. Upon use of the body of type, the cord must be taken off the type and tied again upon disuse of the type. Further, the use of ordinary cord around the type when the latter is placed in storage for any period of time is objectionable due to the fact that temperature and humidity changes permit the loosening orrotting of the cord with a subsequent `displacement of the type from the Whole. 'Ir'he time consumed in wrapping and -tying up `the -type in this `usual manner from the time that the type is set upin the galley to its use in the form .of press and its subsequent disuse in storage has made a quicker means desirable and one which is more efficient in practice. l Y v The present invention contemplates the use of a metallic band which is lexibleand of substantial width to hold the type in vadesired condition as a unit Without thernecessity of tying and untying the body of type upon its subsequent use and disuse. The metallic band is of very thin stock preferably of `copper or brass. One end of the band is permanently affixed toga cornervpiece of angular Icross-section as by means of threading the en d through an aperture in the corner piece and bending the end back upon itself. The Vstiifness of thevmaterial after the bend is made prevents a displacement of the end from the aperture in the corner piece upon a tension exerted on the band. Y It is to be understood hereinafter and in thev claims that when one end of the strap is recited asbeing permanently affixed to the plate or corner piece that this is a relative term only in the sense that there is no adjustment necessary between, that end of the strap and the plate to which yit is affixed, although it will be understood thatfit is not necessarily Welded, riveted, or in any other manner actuallymade, .in effect,.a part` of the plate.

Theband iswrappedaround the periphery. of

the body of loose type to embrace the same and the free end is threaded through the aperture of the corner piece and into the'spindle of a means for exerting a tension on the band and for bending the free end of the band angularly of the body of type, the angularity of the band'maintaining the tension after the detachable means for exerting the tension has been removed or detached.

The detachable means for exerting the tension on the band is shown in the drawing in a single form, although various embodiments may be found to provide the same action, the particular embodiment shown comprising a spliced spindle suitably mounted having a ratchet and handle aliixed thereto and into Whichsplicing of the W spindle the free end of the strap is initially threaded. A turn of the handle to revolve the spindle Winds the bands on the spindle and exerts a tension on the band around the periphery of the body of type. course, holds the ratchet against rotation in an opposite direction. After a suflicient tension is exerted on the band the mounting for the spindle is moved about a fulcrurn in a direction away A spring actuated pawl, o f

from the body of type so as to provide a bend in the band suiicient for maintaining such tension,

o Whereafter the free end of the band is detached from the spindle.

In such condition, the body of type may be said tobe moreorless a permanent mold or unit and may be stored Without danger of temperatureand conditions of humidity loosening or rotting `the band as in the case of cords or strings and, further, Will permit of the use of the body of type as .Y a unit in the form or chase of the press or in any other manner of use without the band being once removed after the type is set up. `The angle piece or plate is of substantially thicker material than that of the band and in order for the body of type to be set up squarely, it is only necessary to provide an eXtra piece of lead alongthe .edges adjacent to the corner piece.Y

`One of the objects of this invention is to provide a type-tie of the character indicated above in which abody of type maybe set up and tied Without the tie being removed upon 'subsequent use and vdisuse of the body of type.

A further object of this invention is to provide a type-tie as above noted in Whichfa flexible rnetallic band is `employed for exerting a tension around abodyfof type, the band maintaining a tension about the tie by reason of an angular bend at the ends of the band at a tie plate.

`Another object of this inventionv is to provide a type-tie of the above indicated character which is inexpensive and simple in operation, durable and efficient.

Other objects and advantages will be hereinafter more particularly pointed out and for a more complete understanding of the characteristic features of this invention, reference may now be had to the following description when taken together with the accompanying drawing, in which latter:

Figure 1 is a plan elevational view of a body of type tied in accordance with the teachings of this invention, showing the operative mechanism in full lines in one position and in dotted lines in a subsequent position; y

Fig. 2 is an end elevational view of Figure 1;

Fig. 3 is a side elevational view of the tensioning means of this invention in a Vertical position;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Figure 1; and

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary perspective View of one of the corners of the body of type showing the corner piece as applied thereto and the bands in dotted lines in position thereon.

Referring now more particularly to the drawing, the device of this invention comprises a tensioning member 10 disposed adjacent one side of a body of loose type 11. This body of type may be of any outline or form, although, as shown in the drawing, it is comprised of a polygonal shape, there being four sides. A flexible metallic band 12 is disposed about the periphery of the polygonal body of type 11 to embrace the same and `to prevent the displacement of individual type from the body thereof. The band, as shown in the drawing, is of substantial width in comparison to the height of the type and is preferably formed of brass or copper, or any other flexible rmetal preferably of very thin stock. One end 13 of the band is permanently affixed to a corner piece 14 as by means of inserting the 4end through an aperture 15 of the corner piece and thereafter bending the end back against itself. As hereinbefore explained, the use of the term permanence is relative only in the sense that this end has no adjustment and although in the instance of the drawing is shown as being detachable, still it may be secured to the corner piece 14 in any other manner such as by riveting, welding, or the like.

The body of the band contacts with the periphery of the body of type l1 and embraces thesame, the free end of the strap 13A beingpassed through the opening 15 of the corner piece 14 to engage a spline 16 of a spindle 17 mounted in a bearing 18 of the tensioning member 10.

A ratchet 19 is secured topl the spindle 17 and rotates therewith upon the actuation of a handle 20 affixed to the spindle 17 at the other end thereof. The spindle may be normally rotated in one direction only as governed by a spring pressed pawl 21, which pawl may be manually controlled by an arm 23 to disengage the pawl from the ratchet when it is desired to rotate the spindle in an opposite direction to that normally employed in operating the band to supply tension thereto.

After the free end 13A of the band 12 is threaded into the spline 16 of the spindle 17, a rotation of the handle 20 causes the free end 13A of the pointed end of the frame of the tensioning mem- After a sufficient tension is had' ber 10, to a position such as is shown in dotted lines in Figure 1, the free end 13A of the band assuming an angle relatively to the main body portion 12 of the band or to the body of type. The free end 13A of the band 12 is thereafter removed from the spline of the tensioning member 10 or the tensioning member is detached from the free end 13A of the band 12, whereafter the free end is preferably cut off as shown more particularly in Fig. 5.

The body of type 11 is thus held in a unitary condition and may be transferred from the galley to the chase for use and to storage after use or `without removal of the band. In placing the body of type in the form of a press, it may be desirable in order to assure a fixed engagement therewith, to form a perfect rectangle and it is therefore contemplated that an elongated piece of lead, ordinarily used in printing offices, be disposed against the edges of the body adjacent to the corner piece 14. The thickness of the piece of lead is determined by the thickness, of course, of the corner piece 14 and preferably extends the full length and width ofthe body of type.

While but a single embodiment of this invention is herein shown and described, it is to be understood that various modifications thereof may be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention and, therefore, the same is only to be limited by the scope of the prior art and the appended claims.

I claim:

1. The combination with a body of loose type, n

stantial width thereof, and a plate having one end of said band permanently affixed thereto and the other end adjustable therewith yand aflixed thereto by an angular bend of said band only whereby said type may be held against displacement by said tension of said band.

3. The combination with a polygonal body of loose type, of a flexible metallic band for embracing the periphery of said body under tension, and a plate embracing one of the corners of said polygonal body and having one end of said band permanently aixed thereto and the other end adjustable' therewith and affixed thereto by an angular bend of said band only whereby said type may be held against displacement by said tension of said band.l

4. 'Ihe combination with a body of loose type, of a fiexible metallicband for embracing the periphery of said body under tension, and a plate having an aperture therein for permanently receiving one end of said band and for adjustably receiving the other end thereof whereby said type may be held against displacement by a tensioning of said band and an angular bend only thereof for maintaining said tension.

5. The combination with a polygonally-shaped body of loose type, of aflexible metallic band for i embracing the periphery of said body under tension, and a plate of angular cross-section embracing the angle between two edges of said body,

sion, and an angle piece tting one corner of said polygonal body, said band being of a substantial Width in comparison with the height of said type, the ends of said band being threaded through an aperture in said angle piece and held under tension only by said ends being bent back at an angle to the main body portions of said band.

ELMER G. MAGNUS. 

